Clearway Energy
Solar Technician
$50K–$107K
Newburgh, New York, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Experience
- Level II: 1+ years in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC, or 2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C, and/or C&I Electrician experience in lieu. Level III: 4+ years of PV solar experience, with specified I&E, I&C, and/or C&I Electrician experience accepted in lieu.
- Education
- Trainee: high school diploma or GED required, or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment. A 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
About the job
Troubleshoots, maintains, services, and repairs solar PV systems and related equipment to support safe and efficient operation at sites in New York and Connecticut.
What you'll do
- Performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on PV systems and associated equipment, with duties varying by technician level.
- Troubleshoots electrical, instrumentation, control, inverter, and other plant systems; completes work orders and operating documentation at higher levels.
- Follows environmental and safety requirements, and may work on call, travel, and support site operations.
What they ask for
- Trainees need a high school diploma or GED, or must be willing to obtain one within six months; a valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
- Level I requires demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge gained through direct work experience.
- Level II requires 1+ years of power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience; 2+ years of specified field electrical experience may substitute.
- Level III requires 4+ years of PV solar experience; specified I&E, I&C, and/or C&I Electrician experience may substitute.
Nice to have
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams (Level I).
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications.
Pay
USD $50,000 - $60,000 (base salary); USD $54,000 - $77,000 (base salary); USD $62,000 - $88,000 (base salary); USD $88,000 - $107,000 (base salary); USD $50,000 — $107,000 (base salary)
Tools
solar PV, Microsoft Word, Excel, distributed control systems, inverter, I&E, I&C, C&I
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